Shift work and cognitive impairment in later life – results of a cross-sectional pilot study testing the feasibility of a large-scale epidemiologic investigation

Shift work and cognitive impairment in later life – results of a cross-sectional pilot study testing the feasibility of a large-scale epidemiologic investigation

Abstract Background The effect of shift work on impairment of cognition in later life has not yet been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, we aimed at testing the feasibility of a large-scale epidemiologic study examining this putative association in a pilot study. Methods Between January and Apri...

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Main Authors: Tobias Weinmann, Céline Vetter, Susanne Karch, Dennis Nowak, Katja Radon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Shift work
Cognition
Cognitive dysfunction
Sleep disorders
Circadian rhythm
Social jetlag
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6171-5

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